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Jamaal Lascelles & Karl Darlow


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Generally shocked that we are able to get some young English guys for such prices. Really need to do it more often then. Seemed we got in there before the hype on them got too silly, as most of us don't even know them that well, so this maybe the way forward.

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Natalie Jackson @NatJacksonsport  ·  9m

SP says he is not happy Lascelles and Darlow have been sold to Newcastle but they are being loaned back on a season long loan #nffc

 

Natalie Jackson @NatJacksonsport  ·  4m

Just interviewed SP and he said "the club in their wisdom have sold them and I think it is not a great deal financially for the club"#nffc

 

Natalie Jackson @NatJacksonsport  ·  39s

SP says he is pleased they have them back on loan and hopes the money will be re-invested. More on @bbcemt soon #nffc

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Natalie Jackson @NatJacksonsport  ·  9m

SP says he is not happy Lascelles and Darlow have been sold to Newcastle but they are being loaned back on a season long loan #nffc

 

Natalie Jackson @NatJacksonsport  ·  4m

Just interviewed SP and he said "the club in their wisdom have sold them and I think it is not a great deal financially for the club"#nffc

 

Natalie Jackson @NatJacksonsport  ·  39s

SP says he is pleased they have them back on loan and hopes the money will be re-invested. More on @bbcemt soon #nffc

 

Oh dear. :lol:

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If Pearce just shuts up, accepts it and goes with the boards wishes, he'd probably be near the top of Ashley's pile of a potential Pardew replacement one day.

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If Pearce just shuts up, accepts it and goes with the boards wishes, he'd probably be near the top of Ashley's pile of a potential Pardew replacement one day.

 

*In desperate need of a goal to secure a result that would see us win the coveted Seventh Place Trophy*

 

"Remy, Remy! Time to come off pal. Right Blob, you're going on. Tim, get yourself up front with Manu!"

 

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Just watched the interview on East Midlands news with pearce and he confirmed we have signed both of them and there back at forest for a seasons loan. was'nt very happy as he advised against the deal last week as he said he could get a lot more money for them at the end of next season & did'nt know that the chairman agreed to the deal without informing him.

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Scouting report on Lascelles:

 

He’s the new…

One could quite reasonably say Michael Dawson, given the obvious Forest connection, and Lascelles certainly matches the former Forest man ’s comfort with ball at feet. He has the ability to play accurate long balls – what I suppose I am contracted to describe as ‘cultured’.

 

However, the comparisons with Dawson stop at a point, because it is clear that Lascelles is faster than Dawson - certainly based on some of the latter's recent Tottenham showings.

 

In fact, as is so often is the case with defenders, his is a rather surprising turn of speed. On more than one occasion this season a forward has assumed that he will be first to the ball, only for a sliding challenge from Lascelles to guide the ball out of play or away from danger. In that respect he reminds me of Vincent Kompany.

 

That may be a rather generous appraisal at this stage, but one thing is for certain: he is one of Forest’s most valuable assets.

 

Strengths

It is difficult to overstate how impressively the youngster has slotted into Billy Davies’ first team this season. There were understandable concerns following the injuries to Wilson and Collins, but the 20-year-old made himself feel instantly at home at the heart of Forest’s side.

 

As should be expected from a 6’2” central defender, Lascelles aerial presence is a real asset. He shows an impressive leap and has fended off the majority of strikers. This, in a division as physical as the Championship, has been particularly impressive.

 

Lascelles is also strong in the challenge, making those tackles that make supporters stand up and applaud. For a defender of such a young age, he certainly gives as good as he gets physically.

 

Despite that, this is no lump. He has pace and would prefer to play short passes into midfield rather than look long. Having been schooled not to panic under pressure and be relaxed with ball at feet, he practices what he has been preached.

 

Finally, whilst he would prefer to play in a central area, the defender also has the temperament and stamina to operate at right-back. In that respect, comparisons with Chris Smalling may be fair.

 

Weaknesses

As so often with younger central defenders, there is a tendency to give away fouls in aerial challenges with an evident eagerness on show, often as a result of simply not being as ‘clever’ as more experienced opponents.

 

Such a tendency has inevitably led to the defender being slightly ill-disciplined. 15 appearances in all competitions have brought six bookings, meaning he is likely to pick up the odd suspension.

 

The other obvious flaw is his lack of experience. By the age of 20, a player (even in central defence) may have been expected to register more than  20 league starts. Evidently the injury of last season held Lascelles back somewhat, but it would still represent something of a risk to make a big-money move for a player with just three months of sustained football in the second tier.

 

In terms of his attributes, the only obvious flaw is a willingness to give forwards too much space to turn, possibly related to a desire to not give away additional unnecessary free kicks. At the highest level, this is a weakness that will be exemplified and punished by the best. A Championship inch becomes a Premier League mile.

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/scouting-arsenal-target-jamaal-lascelles-3015911#ixzz39QdgWv4Z

 

Sounds very much like a promising young centre half at leeds about 15yr ago, would be canny if he turned out as good with an even better injury record

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